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DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Texas vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $246,701 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, TX vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Dallas, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

18.3% higher

Health

10.3% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

2.0% higher

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